2008 Canadian Decentralized Energy Conference

2008 Canadian Decentralized Energy Conference
Exploring Alternatives to Traditional Generation
September 15-16, 2008 • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre  
     
  Canada’s energy industry is transitioning into a balanced supply mix of centralized and decentralized energy (DE). DE is energy generation at or near the point of use, irrespective of size, technology or fuel used - both off-grid and on-grid. DE brings improved efficiency through reduced line losses and thermal efficiency gains. However, to reach its maximum potential, the DE industry must be supported by up-to-date energy management solutions. Energy policy and regulation along with grid integration are two primary areas of concern. They affect all industry stakeholders and several aspects of the value chain (i.e., utilities, independent power producers, governments, regulators, manufacturers, housing industry).  
 
Conference Chairs:
Dr. David Layzell; Executive Director, Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy • University of Calgary
Dr. Marwan Masri, President & CEO, Canadian Energy Research Institute
Anouk Kendall, Country Manager, WADE Canada  
     
  Monday, September 15th – Industry Diagnostics  
 
7:00 – 8:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00 am Opening Remarks

8:10 – 8:40 am  
  OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS  
  Utility 2.0: Decentralized Energy and the Utility of the Future  
  Gary Holden; President and Chief Executive Officer • ENMAX Corporation

8:45 – 10:00 am (Session 1)  
  GLOBAL MARKETS: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MINUTES  
  How does Canada’s DE market compare with other countries in terms of installed capacity, energy policy, market growth and potential?

Moderator: TBA  
  International Investments in Transmission: Trends, Outlook and Best Practices
François Nguyen; Senior Policy Advisor - Electricity Markets • International Energy Agency

The Current Status and Future of Renewable Distributed Generation in California
Tim Tutt; Advisor to Chairperson Pfannenstiel • California Energy Commission  
  Canada Overview
Dr. Michal C. Moore; Senior Fellow, Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy • University of Calgary

10:00 – 10:15 am Networking Break
10:15 am – 11:30 pm (Session 2)  
  INDUSTRY TRANSITION  
  What is Canada doing to enable industry growth? What are the current challenges and examples of programs and initiatives that are making a difference?

Moderator: TBA  
  Overview of Decentralized Energy Policy and Regulatory Challenges
TBA  
  Ontario Standard Offers Programs (SOP)
JoAnne Butler; Vice President, Electricity Resources • Ontario Power Authority  
  Raising the Bar for Training and Accreditation
Denis Tanguay; President and Chief Executive Officer • Canadian GeoExchange Coalition

11:30 am – 1:00 pm  
  LUNCHEON & SPEAKER
Rethinking Energy Generation and the Design of our Built Environment  
  TBA

1:00 – 2:15 pm (Session 3)  
  GAS AND ELECTRITY - THE ENERGY GRID OF THE FUTURE  
  How can we promote a smooth integration of the various alternative energy generation systems into our energy grid? This session covers some key issues pertaining to the energy grid and how we can improve it to use and convert fuels more efficiently.

Moderator:TBA  
  Building an Improved Electricity Supply Chain through a Smart Grid
John Caskey; Industry Director • National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Enhancing Distributed Generation - Hybrid Fuel Cells as Gas Utility Pipeline Assets
TBA
Smart Metering & Infrastructure Improvements in BC
TBA

2:15 – 2:30 pm Networking Break
2:30 – 4:00 pm (Session 4)  
  BRINGING NEW TECHNOLOGY TO MARKET  
  SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESSES: KEY SUCCESS FACTORS FOR GROWTH  
  A focus on small to medium sized enterprises. What is the path from beta testing to commercialization and what is the current investment climate? This session will host a panel of SME professionals from a range of backgrounds who will review some key success factors for SMEs in the decentralized energy industry. This session will then launch into a facilitated working session that will provide conference delegates with some valuable insight into successful business concepts and plans. This session will also engage delegates in an exercise to share perceptions regarding attractive investment opportunities. We will have five panelists and a formal facilitator for this session.

Moderator: Bill Overend; President • Overview Business Consulting Inc.

Panelists:

  • Brandy Jeary; Business Manager, Small and Medium Enterprises • Alberta Research Council
  • TBA
  • Karl Pinno; Senior Economist • Canadian Energy Research Institute
  • Michael Hayes; Industrial Technology Advisor, IRAP West - Calgary Centre • NRC Industrial Research      Assistance Program
  • TBA

4:00 – 5:30 pm Launch of 2008 Western Canada Clean Energy Business Directory and Conference Reception  
  Tuesday, September 16th – The Next Generation  
  7:00 – 8:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 am Introductory Remarks by Conference Co-chair
8:10 – 8:40 am  
  KEYNOTE ADDRESS  
  What's Next? Distributed Polygeneration  
  Richard Adamson; Center Manager, C2L Development Center • Southern Research Institute
8:45 – 10:00 am (Session 5)  
  INNOVATION  
  This session takes three examples of fuel sources that are currently underutilized in Canada and presents some scenarios for business development.

Moderator: TBA   
 
Innovative Use of Gaseous Fuelled Engines for Distributed Generation Projects Across Canada
Jan Buijk; Vice President and General Manager • DDACE Power Systems Inc.
The Use of Biomass in Community Integrated Energy Systems
Jim Manson; Senior Project Engineer • FVB Energy Inc.
High-Temperature Geothermal Energy Opportunities in the Canadian Marketplace: Research & Development
Craig Dunn; Education & Membership Director • CanGEA - Canadian Geothermal Energy Association

10:00 – 10:15 am Networking Break
10:15 – 11:30 am (Session 6)  
  QUANTIFYING THE BENEFITS  
  What are the quantifiable benefits of DE and its context in the Canadian energy industry?

Moderator: TBA  
  DE Economic Modeling Applications: City of Calgary, Province of Ontario
Marc Godin; President • Portfire Associates Inc.

Residential CHP: Grid Benefits and Emissions Reduction
Mike Swinton; Research Manager, Canadian Centre for Housing Technology • National Research Council Canada

Distributed Energy - A Perfect Fit for Oil and Gas Production?
Bruce Peachey; President • New Paradigm Engineering Ltd.

11:30 am – 1:00 pm  
  LUNCHEON & SPEAKER  
  The Effectiveness of Policies to Induce Technological Change  
  Dr. Mark Jaccard; Professor, School of Resource and Environmental Management • Simon Fraser University
1:00 – 2:15 pm (Session 7)  
  DECENTRALIZED ENERGY IN BUILDINGS  
  How is DE integrated into building design and what is the rationale for modernization Canada’s building codes?

Moderator: TBA  
  Net Zero Energy Homes – Challenges, Barriers, Opportunities and Impacts
Gordon Howell; Senior Solar Development Engineer • Howell-Mayhew Engineering Inc.
Metering Technologies – the Benefits of Improving Metering Infrastructure on DE and Sustainability
Doug Houseman; Vice President • Capgemini U.S.
DE: The Next Generation of Building Appliances
Brent Harris; Director of Technology Development • Sustainable Energy Technologies

2:15 – 2:30 pm Networking Break
2:30 – 3:45 pm (Session 8)  
  DECENTRALIZED ENERGY COMMUNITIES  
  Designing modern sustainable energy systems in face of uncertainty. Communities designs need to be flexible and resilient, and able to adapt to fluctuations in energy prices, changes in resources availability, technological developments, unforeseen international events, and evolving social and environmental requirements. This session looks at the next generation approach to how energy services are planned and provided to communities.

Moderator: TBA  
  Quality Urban Energy Systems of Tomorrow (QUEST)
Louis Marmen; Director, Gas Markets • Canadian Gas Association
In-stream Hydrokinetic Power Generation for Communities
Bob Moll; Vice President, Business Development • New Energy Corporation Inc.

3:15 – 3:45 pm

CLOSING ADDRESS
Designing Communities of the Future – Energy Design at Dockside Green
Joe Van Belleghem; Co-developer • Dockside Green

Closing Remarks & Conference Adjournment